Nikon
D4
 vs
Nikon
D700

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Nikon D4 vs Nikon D800

Nikon D4

99
Winner

Nikon D4

Reasons to buy the Nikon D4

Low light performance
 Low noise at high ISO
2,965 ISO
Overall image quality
 Great image quality
89.0
Color depth
 Great color depth
24.7 bits
Screen size
 Large screen
3.2"
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
11 fps
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Nikon D700

88
Runner-up

Nikon D700
"The Nikon D700 is an excellent camera that is extremely versatile and performs well both in the studio and on location."
dpreview.com | talking about the D700's overall-performance
"Class-leading high ISO performance, usable up to ISO 12800"
dpreview.com | talking about the D700's iso-noise

Reasons to buy the Nikon D700

Low light performance
 Low noise at high ISO
2,303 ISO
Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.72x
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Focus points
 Many focus points
51
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
External flash not needed

differences

Advantages of the Nikon D4
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 2,965 ISO vs 2,303 ISO
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 The D4 has a slight edge (0.4 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 30fps vs None
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 Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
Overall image quality Better image quality 89.0 vs 80.0
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 More than 10% better image quality
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 11 fps vs 5 fps
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 More than 2x faster continuous shooting
Battery life Much longer battery life 2600 shots vs 1000 shots
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 More than 2.5x more shots per battery charge
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Color depth Better color depth 24.7 bits vs 23.5 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.2 more bits of color
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 204,800 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
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 The D4's boost ISO is 3 f-stops better
Autofocus Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
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 Automatically focuses shooting video
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13.1 EV vs 12.2 EV
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 0.9 f-stops more dynamic range
Viewfinder coverage Much better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 95%
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 Around 10% better viewfinder coverage
True resolution Higher true resolution 15.9 MP vs 12.1 MP
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 Capture more than 30% more detail in your photos
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The D4's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Storage slots Has more storage slots 2 vs 1
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 More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay 300 ms vs 400 ms
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 Around 30% less delay when turning on
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Advantages of the Nikon D700
Size Much smaller 147x123x77 mm vs 160x157x91 mm
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 Around 40% smaller
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 150 ms vs 208 ms
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 Around 30% less delay when taking photos
Thickness Much thinner 3" vs 3.6"
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 Around 20% thinner
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder 0.72x vs 0.70x
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 Around 10% larger viewfinder
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Lowest price Cheaper $2,349.00 vs $5,999.00
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 The best price we've seen is $3,650 cheaper (2.6x less)
Weight Lighter 1,074 g vs 1,340 g
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 Around 20% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

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similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Low light performance Relatively low noise at high ISO Help
D4:2,965 ISO
D700:2,303 ISO
Overall image quality Good image quality Help
D4:89.0
D700:80.0
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Color depth Good color depth Help
D4:24.7 bits
D700:23.5 bits
Focus points Lots of focus points Help
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Viewfinder size Above average viewfinder size Help
D4:0.70x
D700:0.72x
Weather sealed Weather sealed Help
Shoot in extreme weather
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/8000 of a second
Weight Heavy Help
D4:1,340 g
D700:1,074 g
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
D4:15.9 MP
D700:12.1 MP
Cross type focus points Few cross-type focus points Help
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Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
D4:12,800 ISO
D700:6,400 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D800

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,999 - $3,000 body only
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D800 vs the D4
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Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 - $1,197 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Size Is slightly smaller
Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
Shutter lag Has slightly more shutter lag
Compare the D7000 vs the D4
Compare the D7000 vs the D700
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,198 body only

$2,898 - $2,999 with 24-105mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Weight Is slightly lighter
Shutter lag Has slightly more shutter lag
Focus points Has much fewer focus points
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the D4
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the D700
Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,499 - $3,500 body only

$4,299 - $4,300 with 24-105mm lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Dynamic range Has slightly narrower dynamic range
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the D4
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the D700
Nikon D3S

Nikon D3S

Pro DSLR

$5,197 body only
Battery life Has a much longer battery life
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3S vs the D4
Compare the D3S vs the D700
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the D4
Compare the D5100 vs the D700
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,500 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Thickness Is thinner
Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
Focus points Has significantly fewer focus points
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Compare the EOS 7D vs the D700

Nikon D4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS 1D X

Canon EOS 1D X

Pro DSLR

$6,799 - $6,800 body only
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Shutter lag Much less shutter lag
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
Weight Heavier
Compare the EOS 1D X vs the D4
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Pro DSLR

$2,000 - $5,930 body only
Cross type focus points Significantly more cross-type focus points
Shutter lag Significantly less shutter lag
Low light performance Much more noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Significantly worse image quality
Compare the EOS-1D Mark IV vs the D4

Nikon D700 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon D700.

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